Long term lets in Bournemouth
Furnished apartments in central Bournemouth and on the West Cliff for 28 nights or more, in the Flexiestays group's eight buildings: bills, fibre Wi-Fi, parking and a 24-hour gym included, no fixed term.
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A long term let in Bournemouth is a furnished apartment let for 28 nights or more, with every bill included and no fixed term, in one of the Flexiestays group's buildings. You arrive to a made bed, a working kitchen and a parking space, and stay month by month for as long as you need. This is the Bournemouth page of our long term lets service.
The buildings
On West Cliff Gardens, above the beach between the town centre and Westbourne: The Tower House Hotel, with studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments and a sea-view penthouse, under two minutes from the sand; The Cliff Heights Hotel, with garden apartments and sea-view apartments with balconies; and The Cliff Manor Hotel, a restored Victorian building with garden and sea-view apartments.
On the West Cliff next to each other: The Shore Retreat Hotel and The Shore House Hotel, the second holding the free 24-hour gym and games room every guest can use.
On St Michael's Road, on the West Cliff side of the town centre: The Pebbles Hotel, The Coast Hotel and The Seabreeze Hotel, with apartments with kitchens and studios a few minutes from both the beach and the Square.
All have free private parking, fast Wi-Fi and smart TVs, lifts in most, check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 10:00. Pets are not allowed except assistance dogs. The one-bedroom apartment at The Tower House Hotel shows a typical listing, and property to rent in Bournemouth lists what is available.
Who stays
- Project workers and contractors, for three to twelve months.
- People relocating to a job in Bournemouth, while they find a home to rent or buy.
- Remote professionals, for two to six months by the sea.
- Healthcare staff and visitors, on placements or near a relative in hospital.
- Corporate teams, booked by their employer with VAT invoicing.
- Students and academics on terms and fixed contracts.
- Insurance placements, households whose own home is being repaired.
How a stay works
Book online or send an enquiry with your dates. A standard cleaning and security deposit is taken; there is no agency fee, no referencing charge and no fixed term. The team is available 24 hours a day for anything that goes wrong. Our guides to long stays against tenancies and moving to Bournemouth help you decide what you need. You can also book a stay at Flexiestays.
Long stays in the neighbourhoods
By area, see long term lets in West Cliff, where most of the buildings are, and Westbourne and East Cliff for owners' flats.
Owners and landlords
If you own a furnished flat in Bournemouth, the same demand can fill it: see winter lets in Bournemouth. For a tenancy, see letting agents in Bournemouth and property management in Bournemouth. For a figure, see property valuation in Bournemouth or selling your property in Bournemouth. The Bournemouth area page covers the town.
Furnished homes in Bournemouth
Available Bills included Rent on application One-bedroom apartment to let, The Coast Hotel, Bournemouth
St Michael's Road, Bournemouth Minimum stay 28 nights · Furnished
Available Bills included Rent on application One-bedroom apartment to let, The Pebbles Hotel, Bournemouth
St Michael's Road, Bournemouth Minimum stay 28 nights · Furnished
Available Bills included Rent on application One-bedroom apartment to let, The Tower House Hotel, West Cliff
West Cliff Gardens, West Cliff Minimum stay 28 nights · FurnishedThe Bournemouth property market
Bournemouth is the largest rental market on the Dorset coast: a resort, a conference town and a university town on the main line to London. Purpose-built and converted flats dominate the centre and the cliffs; family houses sit inland in Winton, Charminster, Southbourne and Boscombe. Demand comes all year, from students and staff at two universities, the hospital, the BIC and the beach.
Bournemouth needs furnished homes by the month because so many people arrive here for a reason with an end date. The Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Castle Lane East and Poole Hospital bring doctors, nurses and locums on rotations. Two universities bring visiting academics and parents. The Lansdowne offices and the airport bring people relocating, who rent furnished while they learn the town. Contractors on construction and infrastructure work book by the month, and insurers place households whose homes are being repaired.
The Flexiestays group lets 130 properties to them, in eight buildings on the West Cliff and St Michael's Road, a few minutes from the beach and the Square. Each is let furnished for 28 nights or more, with electricity, gas, water, fibre Wi-Fi, council tax, the TV licence, parking and the gym in the price.
A long stay is a serviced let, not a tenancy: there is no fixed term, no agency or referencing fee, and a standard cleaning and security deposit only. The average stay is over 19 nights across the group, and many long-stay residents extend month by month.
Who rents and buys in Bournemouth
- Students and university staff. Two universities bring students who need houses and flats from September, academics on fixed-term contracts who want a furnished home for a term, and parents who visit for graduation weeks. Winton, Charminster and the Lansdowne let fastest to them.
- Hospital and healthcare workers. The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and the practices around it recruit nurses, doctors and locums on rotations of weeks or months, who need somewhere furnished with parking and bills included.
- Relocations and project workers. People moving to the area for a job at the Lansdowne, the airport or the universities often rent furnished for a few months while they look for a permanent home. Contractors on infrastructure and construction projects book by the month.
- Second homes and downsizers. Buyers from London and the Home Counties take flats on the cliffs for weekends and retirement, which keeps sale prices on the seafront firm and gives landlords a resale market.
- The beach and the BIC. Seven miles of sand, the Bournemouth International Centre and the Pavilion fill the centre with visitors all year. Flats near the pier let as serviced apartments and holiday lets as well as to long-term tenants.
Move in for a month or more. Every bill included.
We let and manage 130 furnished apartments under management in bournemouth for stays of 28 nights or more: electricity, gas, water, fibre Wi-Fi, council tax, TV licence, gym and parking in the rent, a standard cleaning and security deposit, and no twelve-month contract.
- Furnished, with linen, towels and a full kitchen
- No fixed term: extend month by month
- Minutes from the beach and the town centre
Moving into one of our furnished homes in Bournemouth
Choose an apartment
Studios to three bedrooms in eight buildings by the beach. Each listing shows what is included and the building's facts.
Book or ask for a viewing
Book online at flexiestays.com with live availability, or send an enquiry and we confirm which apartment is free for your dates.
Move in for 28 nights or more
Pay the rent and a standard cleaning and security deposit. Bills, Wi-Fi, council tax, parking and the gym are included; extend month by month.
Long term lets in Bournemouth: questions
Where are the Flexiestays apartments in Bournemouth?
In eight buildings: The Tower House Hotel, The Cliff Heights Hotel and The Cliff Manor Hotel on West Cliff Gardens; The Shore Retreat Hotel and The Shore House Hotel on the West Cliff; and The Pebbles Hotel, The Coast Hotel and The Seabreeze Hotel on St Michael's Road, BH2.
What is included in a long stay?
Electricity, gas, water, fibre Wi-Fi, council tax, the TV licence, free private parking and the 24-hour gym and games room at The Shore House Hotel. Apartments are furnished with linen, towels, kitchen equipment, a washing machine, a smart TV and, in most, a dishwasher.
How long can I stay?
The minimum is 28 nights and there is no fixed term after that. You can extend month by month, subject to availability, and leave with notice. There is no twelve-month contract.
Is a long stay the same as a tenancy?
No. A long stay is a serviced let with furniture and bills included and no fixed term, suited to a few months. A tenancy is a home on an assured periodic agreement, usually with bills in the tenant's name. For a tenancy on a landlord's property, our letting team can help.
Can my employer book for me?
Yes. Corporate bookings receive VAT invoicing and a named account manager, and teams can book several apartments together. Tell us the dates, the number of people and any need for two bedrooms or a second parking space.
How much does a long stay cost?
It depends on the apartment, the building and the dates, so listings show 'Rent on application' until a figure is confirmed. Book direct for the best rate. Send an enquiry with your dates and we confirm what is free and the price.
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Great accommodation and location
Ease of booking. Great communication with the team. Moved to the area and stayed while purchasing property. Very flexible regarding duration of stay. 2 months. We stayed in 2 different apartments. Both lovely. Quiet. No hassle. Also location awesome. A few minutes walk to the beach and town. Thanks again everyone at Flexistays Bournemouth. Highly recommend
Lovely and cosy apartment in the centre
Lovely and cosy apartment in the centre of Bournemouth, and managing to still be quiet. Close to the train station (and buses), big Asda superstore, town centre, park and the beach. I have stayed so far in 2 different apartments in the same building on 2 separate occasions. Both, lovely decorated, with everything one may need for a short or longer stay. A kind of apartment you just want to stay in the whole day! I would definitely recommend.
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Furnished homes to rent by the beach, from 28 nights
Studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments in eight Flexiestays buildings in Bournemouth, with bills, fibre Wi-Fi, parking and gym included.